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The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Composting

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Composting is the creation of soil from vegetation, discarded foods, and other biodegradable waste. Often called “black gold,” compost is used to enrich existing soil and create a healthy environment for plants. Composting reduces landfill waste by recycling food and yard waste that would otherwise go into the trash. It also reduces or eliminates the [...]

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Does artificial turf pose a health threat to children?

Artificial turf in a playground.

Does artificial turf pose a potential health risk for children?

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This ‘grass’ is always greener

Modern artificial turf

Artificial turf is becoming the “go to” choice on commercial and residential products.

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Trex® is first wood-alternative decking company to receive ICC-ES Save Verification

A Trex Transcend deck.

Trex decking receives ICC-ES sustainable attributes verification.

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Green building white paper: Rainwater Harvesting

The University of Wisconsin installed a rainwater harvesting system.

White paper shows how rainwater harvesting systems work

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Green Solution for Overhead Distribution Circuits

Much vegetation can be saved by using the Hendrix Spacer Cable.

Hendrix Wire & Cable, a provider of overhead and underground power distribution products, has announced a green solution for overhead distribution circuits with its Spacer Cable Systems.

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‘Greener’ landscapes = greener wallets

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One of the newer technologies in the landscaping field is “smart” water management through smart irrigation controllers.

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